Clinical Assessment and Treatment Service Health Care Assistant

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a passionate Health Care Assistant for a part-time night position in Dorset. You will work within a supportive Community Night Nursing team, assisting with patient care during overnight visits. Ideal candidates should hold a Care Certificate or equivalent and have experience in community care. A valid UK driving license is essential for this role. Flexible rota patterns can be discussed.

Qualifications

• Effective communication to understand and be understood.
• Ability to manage own time and work independently.
• Willingness to acquire and utilize other skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered staff in assessing health needs and delivering care.
• Make judgments and decisions to meet job demands.
• Perform clinical work and tasks as delegated by nursing staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Respect for diversity

Education

Care Certificate / equivalent NVQ Level 3

Numerate and literate

Job description

Job summary

Are you a passionate Health Care Assistant looking to work nights only? Join our Dorset Integrated Urgent Care Service (DIUCS) as part of our supportive Community Night Nursing team. You will be joining a fantastic team within the Clinical Assessment and Treatment Service to support and assist Community Night Nursing during overnight mobile visits to patients in their own homes. As a Health Care Assistant, you will be working in pairs with a registered nurse as part of a supportive and collaborative unit. You will be able to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families and carers, assisting the registered staff in the assessment of health needs and delivery of care, sharing the driving of the IUCS vehicles across Dorset, working in the community, residential or in healthcare environments. The vehicles are stocked with essential nursing equipment, including catheters, wound dressings, palliative care stock.

We are offering a part-time post of 34.5 hours per week, 20.00 to 08.00 over 3 nights. We welcome part-time applications with a minimum of 23 hours per week over 2 nights. Rota patterns can be discussed at interview stage. A full valid UK driving license is essential for the role.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Main duties of the job

• To assist registered staff in the assessment of health needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care, for a number of individuals or groups of patients, including clinical risk assessment.
• To exercise a reasonable and agreed degree of autonomy and make judgements and decisions in order to satisfy the expectations and demands of the job.
• To undertake clinical work and related tasks as delegated by registered nursing staff, following appropriate training and assessment of competency.
• To undertake clinical supervision in line with Trust policy, to further develop competence and clinical practice.
• To liaise effectively with all stakeholders in the care process.
• Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [e-mail]

Person Specification

Education, qualifications & training

Essential

• Care Certificate / equivalent NVC Level 3 or ability to work toward
• Numerate and literate
• Car driver is essential requirement of the post

Experience

Essential

• Previous Community or similar care environment

Desirable

• Working with adults of all ages

Skills, abilities & knowledge

Essential

• Able to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood)
• Able to work as part of a team, or on own and manage own time
• Willingness to acquire and utilise other skills for the development of the service
• Has respect for the difference values, cultures and beliefs of the patients

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding or working with other agencies/multidisciplinary working

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address
241 Ringwood Road
St Leonards
Dorset
BH24 2RR

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